National strike: opening of the Versailles estate and château disrupted this Tuesday

A national mobilization day is scheduled for Tuesday October 1, 2024: to demand higher wages and the repeal of the pension reform, several interprofessional unions are calling on the public to take part in this strike. Numerous disruptions are expected in the childcare, education and transport sectors.

In Paris and the Île-de-France region, the unions are hoping to mobilize large numbers of strikers and demonstrators. According to forecasts, there should be little disruption to the day-to-day life of the people of the Paris region. However, some sites are anticipating problems, and prefer to warn visitors.

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The Château de Versailles thus posted a message on its social networks. " Due to a national strike notice, the opening of the Domaine de Versailles will be disrupted on Tuesday, October 1 ," warns the monument. On its official website, the château adds that the gates will not open until 10:30 a.m. on this October 1, 2024. This applies not only to the château, but also to the gardens and grounds of Versailles.

In the capital, a demonstration is scheduled for later in the day. To navigate the capital during this day of mobilization, follow the news with Sortiraparis.com.

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